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3. Adopt a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo to consolidate the Redwood City special municipal election with the statewide general election to be held on November 4, 2008. (307) RESOLUTION No. 14883 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE 4. Authorize the City Clerk to enter into a Service Agreement for the provision of election services with the San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer to conduct a special election for the City of Redwood City. (304) Minute Order 08-155 5. Direct the City Clerk to provide all election notices required by law and file the resolutions with the County of San Mateo. Minute Order 08-156 Council Member Ira requested that the staff report be provided before public comment. There was Council consensus to follow such protocol. City Attorney Yamamoto presented the staff with the newest draft of the proposed City- sponsored counter measure. He went over the changes and refinements made since the last draft, and stated these were word changes and not substantial changes to the text. He stated Council had also asked for alternatives with respect to the manner in which the ballot question could or would be presented to the voters, and two alternative ballot questions were outlined for Council in this new drafting. He explained all the actions before Council and the next steps. Council Questions and Comments Council asked if the counter or alternative measure would assure 100% protection of the homeowners. Mr. Yamamoto stated that the manner in which the City-sponsored measure is crafted, it does not speak to any lands beyond Cargill. One member of Council spoke to the fact that the countermeasure does not adequately address the homeowners involved, and felt that it would be a better option to forego the countermeasure and let the initiative go to vote. In the event that these homeowners were affected, Council would do everything within its power to protect them, but felt that the countermeasure did not address these concerns, reiterating that these homeowners would not be forgotten in Council's continuing efforts. Council expressed a commitment to protecting the residents that might be impacted by the Charter Amendment. Public Comment Mayor Foust read a letter from Victor Torreano reflecting his views on the initiative. The letter outlined possible consequences to private homes, other property, economic impacts on taxpayers and election costs or litigation costs should the charter amendment pass. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 4, 2008 MINUTES PAGE 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 Page No.185